Waste Porter/Driver

NHS National Services Scotland; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Waste Management Porter at Crosshouse Hospital. The post runs 15 hours per week (Thursday and Friday, 07:00–15:00) on a permanent basis. A UK driving licence is essential to perform daily waste collection and linen duties across the site.

The role requires numeracy, literacy, good communication and practical skills, with full driving entitlement. Sponsorship is not offered; join a team committed to safe, respectful service delivery.

Qualifications

• Be numerate and literate.
• Have good communication and practical skills.
• Full Driving License is essential.

Responsibilities

• The role involves the safe uplift and removal of all waste streams (clinical, domestic, cardboard, recycling, sharps boxes, etc) and daily collection of dirty linen throughout the hospital, in line with the National Waste Strategy for Scotland and relevant regulations.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Practical skills

Driving licence

Job description

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net).

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Porter/Driver within our Waste Management Department based at Crosshouse Hospital.

Hours:

15 hours, Thursday and Friday 0700 - 1500
This post is offered on a permanent basis
As department open 7.00 – 21.00 Monday – Sunday there is a scope to work additional hours to cover leave.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

The role of the Waste Management Porter is the safe uplift and removal of all waste streams (clinical, domestic, cardboard, recycling, sharps boxes, etc) collection of dirty linen throughout the Hospital on a daily basis, to comply with the National Waste Strategy for Scotland and the Audit Scotland – Waste Management Report 2005- 2006 and Special Waste Amendments Scottish Regulations 2004 (SS1 2004 No112)

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• Be numerate and literate
• Have good communication and practical skills
• Full Driving License is essential

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Graeme Meldrum, Waste Manager, [e-mail].

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.